Spring had finally taken hold here in Ontario, after a long, cold winter. Today was a beautiful day for a hike on one of our local trails, where we took some of the photos below. It is also a great day for sharing a story about springtime, from my Collection of Short Stories book. Hope
Wanted to share I am working on a new book, tentatively titled, A Yukon Adventure. Set in the mid-1950’s, it depicts the life of a bush pilot based in Whitehorse, Yukon. I have attached a copy of the first chapter, to whet your appetite. Check back for updates, but at this point the story is
A significant ice storm hit our area of Ontario this past weekend. The freezing rain accumulated on all surfaces, including cars, houses, streets, wires, and all vegetation. The amount of ice on the trees caused many to bend and break, from the excessive weight, which led to numerous power outages. We were fortunate our home
We had the pleasure of attending the 2025 Archway Reception and Panel with Simon and Schuster this week in New York City. It was a successful event and we are thankful to have been part of the informative sessions, which included discussions with various editors from Simon & Schuster. It was a joy to see
As the spring weather has finally arrived, we enjoyed a walk through one of the city’s oldest cemeteries today. Couldn’t resist taking some photos of the headstones and markers, some of which date back to the mid-1800’s. It is a non-denominational, not for profit cemetery, where some of the most prominent citizens of our town
The winter of 2025 has proven to be the year of icicle gardens. With weather conditions perfect for creating these sculptures, they have formed a community of their own. Almost every structure in our city is adorned with these beautiful creations of nature, hanging off the buildings. Most icicles form from the eaves, with some
I have decided my next published project will be another collection of short stories, which I am currently working on. The goal is to include all new works, hoping to total 100,000 words. So far, I have achieved 20,ooo words in the new stories I have created. Will keep you updated on my progress. Bill
Received this email today and am planning to put myself in the running. Would love to go to Hollywood in October – will keep you posted! Bill Ready for Hollywood? Submit Your Nomination for Author of the Year! Dear William, We’re reaching out from the International Impact Book Awards Team to remind you that nominations
I am pleased to share my book, The Call of the Yukon, will be displayed at the Author Solutions booth at the American Library Association conference in Philadelphia in June of this year. Here’s hoping to find the book in libraries and classrooms throughout North America soon! Bill https://2025.alaannual.org/
As we move into what is historically the coldest week of the season here in Ontario, I thought I would share a few winter photos and stories I have written. Here is a start – check back later for updates. (Click on Winter above to view photos) William Stanley Click the green title to read
